A heartwarming story has emerged of a Nigerian man based abroad who stunned his father with the ultimate surprise, a newly built house, years after being presumed dead.
The man, who was mistakenly presumed dead while imprisoned abroad, shared his remarkable journey on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
For years, his father endured the anguish of believing he had lost his son, bearing the pain alone. Little did he know, his son was very much alive and striving tirelessly to build a home for him.
The man revealed how he returned and quietly constructed a house for his father.
He said, “After years of suffering in abroad prison my dad thought I was dead but I was not. Was secretly building a house for him in Nigeria.”
A video he shared showed the moment his father reunited with him after many years. His father was shocked to see him as they hugged each other with emotions and excitement. The older man knelt down after seeing the house his son built for him. His son said he decided to show his father house to strengthen him.
He said, “I had to reveal my surprise earlier to give him more life. Picked up my father to show him this little gift I have been building secretly for him. Man is getting old and weak everyday. The shock on his face when he saw me.”
Watch the video below:
After years of suffering in abroad prison my dad thought I was dead but I was not. Was secretly building a house for him in Nigeria, I had to reveal my surprise earlier to give him more life. pic.twitter.com/B43dBjt0pU
— Israel Pat (@mezodasy) January 24, 2025
Some reactions are shown below:
@Tobechukwu9058 said, “Oga u r building a house for ur self and not for ur dad… dad was very proud and happy man.”
@ibrahim_macduff said, “More elevations for more surprises to your Dad.”
@_Murphyabraham said, “I really appreciate what you did for your dad, God will continue to bless you and he will live longer to enjoy this house you built.”
@yen_paa said, “That’s great work bro.”
@jane234 said, “omo, wow that’s massive, congrats bro, from prison tho? as how?”